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Selenio Network Processor (SNP)

Your all-in-one solution for modern media processing

Streamline your media workflows with effortless UHD delivery, HDR conversion, and ultra-low-latency monitoring, while enabling hybrid SDI/IP environments.

SNP 1RU and SNP-XL 2RU hardware

Take your media processing
to the next level

Designed to tackle today’s most complex production environments, the Selenio™ Network Processor delivers high-quality video and audio with minimal latency, while optimizing operations and integrating with your existing systems to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce costs. With its flexibility and scalability, the versatile processor easily adapts to your evolving needs, and simplifies the transition to IP.

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Your complete solution for modern media processing

With over 4,000 units deployed around the globe, the SNP is the world’s most trusted media processor. Day in and day out, our customers rely on it to elevate content quality, increase efficiency, and future-proof their infrastructure.

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Full standards compliance

Integrate with existing standards-compliant systems to reduce complexity and improve workflow efficiency.

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Scalability

Build up to 64 gateway channels of 1080p per unit, stacking as many units as you need.

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Flexibility

Easily field-upgrade as new functionality is developed or business requirements change.

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Superior signal processing

Consistently deliver high-quality video, audio, and metadata with low latency.

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Gateway to IP

Bridge SDI equipment to an ST 2110 network for a smooth, cost-effective transition to IP.

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Power efficiency

Lower costs and your environmental footprint with reduced power consumption.

Technical information

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Processing and conversion

Effortlessly convert video across different formats, resolutions, and platforms, while maintaining high quality.

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Hybrid routing

Route and switch video signals between SDI and IP infrastructure, enabling flexible workflows in a hybrid environment.

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SDI-IP gateways

Ensure production-quality workflows utilizing uncompressed and advanced JPEG XS transport at scale, with precise synchronization and low latency.

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Multiviewer

Simultaneously monitor multiple feeds in real time on a single display with the SNP Multiviewer (SNP-MV) personality.

Explore more SNP personalities for your application needs

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Master Control Lite (MCL)

Downstream keyer (DSK) for HD systems.
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JPEG XS

Compression rates between 1 and 4 bits-per-pixel (BPP).
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Conversion

UHD/HD/SD and SDI motion adaptive deinterlacer.
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IP Synchronizer

bring signals into or out of the local timing domain.

Features

Standards compliance

ST 2110-20 video; ST 2110-30 PCM audio

ST 2110-31 AES3 transparent transport

ST 2110-40 data

ST 2022-6 SDI over IP

ST 2022-7 IP stream switching protection

ST 2022-8 timing of ST 2022-6 streams

NMOS IS-04 discovery and registration

NMOS IS-05 device connection management

Future proofing

SDI to SDI / IP to IP

Full HDR adjustments, including optical domain processing

UHD over single ST 2110-20 stream

UHD over 12G-SDI or quad-SDI (2SI and SQD)

Frame synchronization to PTP with adjustable output phasing and delay

HD/3G and UHD clean and quiet switching

JPEG XS compression codec

Ingest, process, and output

Audio proc amp and delay adjustment

Video proc amp, frame delay, and color correction

4 independent processing blocks for various operations

HD/3G/UHD up/down/cross conversion

HD proxy (as separate 1080i or 1080p ST 2110-20 stream) for UHD monitoring

SDR/HDR (HLG, PQ, S-Log3) conversion

MADI audio processing

JT-NM Tested SMPTE ST 2110 and AMWA NMOS 2022Our participation in this testing program reinforces Imagine’s commitment to ensuring our products are aligned with industry-accepted standards.

Learn more on the JT-NM Tested Program →

The right tool for every job

A multitasking media processing powerhouse, Selenio Network Processor offers the functionality to handle anything you throw at it — from UHD and HDR conversion to JPEG-XS compression and everything in between.

JPEG XS

Connect signals between facilities

Bring your distributed production environment together. With support for JPEG XS, you can easily create a low-latency link between facilities, with precise synchronization.

SNP-MV

SDI / IP production multiviewer

Utilize Selenio Network Processor Multiviewer (SNP-MV) personality to mix and monitor HDR and SDR signals in real time with ultra-low latency, precise control, and seamless third-party integration.

Master Control Lite

Graphics and master control in UHD and HDR

Integrate UHD and HDR graphics to match video content with Selenio Network Processor Master Control Lite (MCL) personality, while maintaining automated control of source switching.

SNP-XL

A gateway with a future

Be ready to quickly adapt as your requirements change. More than a high-density IP gateway, the SNP-XL is easily reprogrammable to meet your evolving needs.

Magellan Control System

Routing control for IP and SDI workflows

Integrate Selenio Network Processor with our Magellan™ Control System to establish a routing environment for managing complex workflows in both IP and SDI, and scale it as your needs grow.

Audio processing

Advanced audio processing

Generate a consistent output from a mix of 5.1 and stereo audio, while utilizing loudness control to meet the requirements of any market.

SNP-XL

12G SDI for UHD

Build a reliable UHD solution with both SDI and optical 12G connectivity. Our SNP-XL enables an all-SDI-12G workflow, while our SFP optical modules add support for 12G over fiber.

Video processing

Seamless HDR conversion

Deliver the exceptional HDR video quality your viewers demand, without the hassle of complex format conversion.

Integration

Interoperability in SMPTE 2110 and IP networks

Integrate Selenio Network Processor and Magellan™ Control System with other standards-compliant systems to form the core of your SMPTE ST 2110 deployment.

Take a look under the hood of this multitasking powerhouse

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Selenio™ Network Processor (SNP) Update for 2023

John Mailhot, CTO, Networking & Infrastructure for Imagine Communications shares why the SNP is the most trusted, feature-complete solution for today’s production environment.
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SNP Tech Topic: Multiviewer

Discover why SNP-MV is the game changer for operators who expect more from a multiviewer.
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SNP Tech Topic: SDI

Hear how the SNP is designed for both SDI and IP – providing a transparent, seamless bridge between the two domains, enabling media companies to…
SNP Tech Topic SDI

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SNP Tech Topic: HDR

Discover in four-minutes the importance of the HDR signal for operators and how this technology is enhancing the experience for today’s media consumers.
SNP Tech Topic HDR

Your choice, your solution

We recognize that every customer is unique. Therefore, we offer the flexibility to choose the right technology partner for your specific needs. Discover how, together, we provide customers with a reliable foundation when making their move to IP.

Integration option

Arista Networks

The winning combination.

Integration option

Cisco Systems

Driving innovation in next-gen IP broadcasting.

Switcher

Panasonic KAIROS

Harness the power of ST 2110 for today’s production environment.
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Live studio at Alaraby Television Network
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Customer success stories

Check out how innovative media companies around the world are using Imagine tech to reshape the way they make and monetize TV.

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Stan Sport, part of Nine Network, used Imagine’s SNP platform to handle high-volume live sports feeds for HD and 4K UHD streaming.

“After extensive testing and evaluation of other available industry platforms, we concluded that Imagine’s SNP platform was the most cost-effective and flexible solution.”

David Bowers, CTO Broadcast Operations
Nine

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Creative Technology deployed Imagine’s SNP and SNP-XL across key international locations for a smooth transition from SDI to ST 2110.

“The SNP is a tried-and-tested solution that provides a powerful, stable platform ready to use right out of the box.”

Sam Hatcher, IP Solutions Engineer
Creative Technology

Live studio at Alaraby Television Network

Alaraby TV migrated its channels from London to a state-of-the-art IP-based media facility in Doha using Imagine’s solutions.

All in on IP

Over 90% of Alaraby’s Doha TV station was engineered to be IP ST 2110-compliant.

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With Imagine’s SNP, EMG developed the diPloy modular IP system to bring flexibility and sustainability to live sports production.

“We can adapt to whatever our clients want to do. The SNP platform is key to making that happen.”

Bevan Gibson, CTO
EMG

Related products

Powerful alone, exceptional together.

Create your winning team to efficiently and cost-effectively meet the requirements of any production environment.

Production infrastructure

Magellan™ Control System

Easily manage SDI/IP signal routing and monitoring via user-focused, customizable control interfaces.

Production infrastructure

Routers

Access a range of powerful routing solutions that easily scale as your requirements evolve.

Production infrastructure

SNP Multiviewer

Monitor multiple video sources simultaneously with ultra-low latency in SDI, IP, and hybrid facilities.

Related services

Integrated service solutions

Maximize your return on investment and minimize risk with Imagine’s full range of services to support, manage, guide, and optimize your applications and infrastructure. Our unique processes, tools, and methods ensure your business success.

Professional Services

We help you plan and design a system, get up and running, train your team, and work with you to ensure you get maximum ROI.
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Customer Care

Our highly trained support pros stand ready 24/7 to keep your systems running smoothly so you can stay focused on running your business.
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Training

Enhance your technical and professional skills while increasing productivity and efficiency when you enroll in our unique training courses.
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Insights and resources

Video

Creative Technology’s Impact on Live Event Production

Exploring operational excellence, cutting-edge technology, and the dynamic business of live production.
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ST 2110 IP Live Production with Italy’s Lega Serie A

Deltatre and Lega Serie A discuss a successful ST 2110 IP deployment for live graphics in sports production, highlighting a standards-based approach and flexible, scalable…
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Press Release

We’ve Shipped our 4,000th Selenio Network Processor!

Imagine continues to add groundbreaking features to the SNP. As the SNP is an entirely software-defined application built on high-density hardware, all new features can…
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Case Study: University of Minnesota

Learn how the University of Minnesota leverages a full ST 2110 IP system for live production and broadcast of varsity sports events. Insights from Jake…
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The right tool for the job!

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